Description

MMP is an evolution of the TTA procedure for treatment of lameness due to cranial cruciate failure.

The course is in two parts: a lecture based introduction followed by a practical session using synthetic bone models of the stifle, animations and video support material will also be used. The development of the technique, implants and associated instrumentation will be described and a detailed review of surgical technique and clinical outcomes will cover all aspects of MMP.

RidgeStop™ is a novel surgical technique for treatment of patella luxation. A simple, affordable alternative to sulcoplasty surgery that can be used alone, as the sole treatment for patella luxation, or as an adjunct to re-alignment operations.

The course is in two parts: a lecture based overview of the pathogenesis and treatment selection in patella luxation and a review of current surgical treatment options. This will be followed by an introduction to RidgeStop™, its application and case presentations, before a practical session where delegates will learn to use the RidgeStop™ instrumentation and implants on a synthetic bone model of a stifle.

Course agenda for RidgeStop™• Overview of patella luxation pathophysiology • Diagnosis and current surgical treatments for patella luxation • Classifying the degree of luxation and associated deformitie• The development and rationale of RidgeStop™ • The RidgeStop™ procedure • Dry bone practical session